The Barracks Tollgate dated from the early days of the 19th century, and stood in the Lewes Road opposite the present 32 Coombe Terrace. Beyond it stretched the long, flint Barracks wall with opposite, a few cottages and the Ship Inn.
In 1873 part of the parish of Preston was incorporated with Brighton and the borough boundary was moved several hundred yards to the north. The toll gate then became unnecessary and it was removed about 1874/1875.
Beyond the gate can be seen two chicken. It must be many years since hens walked across Lewes Road.
Image Reference: JG_28_087.tif
Date: 1867
Image Details: Copy
Size of Original: 127x79
Place: Brighton
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